James Lapine

Born: 1949-01-10

Biography

James Elliot Lapine (born January 10, 1949) is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist. He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times, for Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. He has frequently collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.

Known For

Into the Woods
Impromptu
Custody
Life with Mikey
Falsettos
Six by Sondheim
Table Settings
Passion
Into the Woods
Sunday in the Park with George

Top Movie Credits

Into the Woods Musical
Impromptu Director
Custody Director
Life with Mikey Director
Falsettos Director
Six by Sondheim Director
Table Settings Writer
Passion Writer
Into the Woods Writer
Sunday in the Park with George Director